About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

 

Shape capability. Strengthen safety. Drive operational performance.  

Our Environmental & Technical Solutions (ETS) team is seeking an experienced Operational Training Business Partner to uplift workforce capability and support safe, high‑performance operations across our national network.

In this influential role, you’ll work closely with operational leaders to understand capability needs, assess skills and risks, and design practical, competency‑based training that enables people to perform safely and effectively. You’ll guide the development of workforce capability frameworks, ensure compliance readiness, and embed strong training governance across our sites.

Reporting to the National Operational Training Manager (ETS), you’ll partner with leaders, HSE, capability teams and Business Unit Instructors to create training solutions that lift operational standards and deliver measurable outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Lead operational Training Needs Analyses and identify emerging capability requirements.
• Build and maintain role‑based competency frameworks, skills matrices and workforce capability assessments.
• Design and deliver hands‑on, competency‑based programs grounded in adult learning and human‑factors principles.
• Develop structured learning pathways and assessment standards that drive safe, consistent performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, supporting capability uplift and continuous improvement.
• Monitor compliance, training governance and competency coverage across the workforce.
• Coach leaders in best‑practice training and development approaches.

 

About you
You excel in complex, safety‑critical environments such as logistics, mining, chemical processing, construction or waste management. You bring deep experience in competency‑based training and are confident designing programs for high‑risk work, hazardous substances and dangerous goods.  What you will bring:

• Prior experience designing, developing and delivering training in operational or technical settings.
• Strong expertise in competency‑based training and Training Needs Analyses.
• Demonstrated instructional design capability with a solid understanding of operational risk and compliance.
• Hold a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40122) and or other relevant training design qualifications.
• Experience with training requirements for hazardous materials, high‑risk work and equipment operation.
  • Knowledge of asset management, maintenance practices or technical/laboratory environments is an advantage.

If you thrive in fast‑paced operational settings and are passionate about building capability that keeps people safe and lifts performance, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Why join Cleanaway?

• Competitive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing through SG Fleet or Smart Group, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

 

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status. We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future. Simply click the Apply button below or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

 

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